Trina Silva
Education Foundation and Partnerships Director @Harris County Department Of Education
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WORK HISTORY
Education Foundation and Partnerships Director @Harris County Department Of Education
Harris County, TX, US
Lead key initiatives and cultivate strategic partnerships to advance educational opportunities across Harris County.Oversee the foundation’s scholarship program, prioritizing support for students pursuing trade certifications and two-year college degrees, in collaboration with the foundation’s board.Manage the grant program, strategically allocating funds to bridge budget gaps across 25 school districts, ensuring resources are directed where they are needed most.Direct the Tools for Teachers initiative, equipping educators with essential classroom supplies to enhance student learning.Organize and execute the annual Heart of Education Luncheon and other fundraising events to generate financial support and increase awareness of the foundation’s impact.Build and strengthen relationships with businesses, community organizations, and stakeholders to expand the foundation’s reach and support.Work closely with board members and education leaders to develop and implement strategies that align with the foundation’s mission, advocating for resources to improve public education in Harris County.This role combines fundraising, strategic planning, and relationship-building to ensure HCDE’s programs have the resources and community support needed to thrive.
EDUCATION
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master of Arts (MA), Humanities, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Alvin College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration and Management, General
Rice University - Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies
Volunteer Management Academy, Volunteer Management
SKILLS
ABOUT TRINA SILVA
I am a seasoned advancement and community-engagement leader with 7+ years of experience bridging nonprofits, higher education, and public education in Greater Houston. I oversee strategic fundraising, build deep cross-sector partnerships, and launch high-impact programs that support students, educators, and schools across all 25 independent school districts in Harris County.I have strengthened board infrastructure, introduced new governance committees, and brought on interns through a civic engagement partnership, all to deepen philanthropic impact. I also lead signature programs such as Partners in Education campus grants and scholarships and the Tools for Teachers initiative, helping educators access critical classroom resources.My professional journey has included early work in community development at the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce, crisis-intervention nonprofits, and corporate engagement at Anheuser-Busch InBev, experiences that shaped my collaborative, mission-driven leadership style.At my core, I believe education is a long-term catalyst for opportunity, equity, and innovation. I am passionate about leveraging philanthropy to create systemic change, whether by activating corporate partners, engaging community stakeholders, or stewarding a foundation’s vision to scale impact and build sustainable programs that uplift underserved communities.
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